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Initial treatment of a PCL injury includes splinting, ice to the area, elevation of the joint (above the level of the heart) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) for pain.
Limit physical activity until the swelling is down, motion is normal, and the pain is gone. Physical therapy should be involved to help regain joint and leg strength. If the injury is acute, and/or you have a high activity level, surgery may be necessary. This may be either knee arthroscopy or "open" surgical reconstruction.
Age has an effect on treatment -- younger patients are more likely to have problems without surgery, as reattachment can be more difficult.
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